Pondside Campsite

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Pondside Campsite is situated 4 miles north of Lairg on a peaceful croft overlooking Loch Shin. The campsite is an ideal location for exploring the North,West and East. Great for Walking, cycling, fishing or simply relaxing. We are a relaxed, family friendly site with plenty of space for around 10 pitches. We are happy to offer 2 'ready tents', one sleeps up to 6 and the other up to 8, fully equipped with everything needed for a relaxing holiday. We also have a static caravan and a comfortable 1 bedroom holiday apartment for rent on a nightly or weekly basis. The caravan sleeps up to 8 and apartment 2 people. Both are fully equipped for a relaxing stay. We are a camping family and our aim is to make your stay a memorable one, wanting to return again and again.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Rent a tent 2
Caravans for hire 1
Tent pitches 10

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Pondside Campsite

Shepherds Croft 4

Tirryside

Lairg

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

IV27 4DL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

58.06414°N
-4.42564°W

Route directions

From the village of Lairg, head Northeast on the A836 towards Durness. After 3 miles turn left onto the A838, towards Kinlochbervie. After 0.5 miles take the first right, signposted 'Tirryside'. Pondside Campsite is accessed from the 3rd house on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
26.3 mi Royal Bank of Scotland
Rail
4.4 mi Lairg Rail Station
9.7 mi Invershin Rail Station
10 mi Culrain Rail Station
Ferry
27.8 mi Invergordon Port Ferry Terminal
29.4 mi Ullapool Ferry Terminal
29.7 mi Nigg Ferry Terminal

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The Ferrycroft Visitors Centre. The Falls of Shin. The 4 most northerly Munros along with a number of Corbets. Dornoch Beach and Golf Course. Bonar Bridge Golf Course. Royal Dornoch Golf Course. Numerous fishing opportunities. Sailing on Little Loch Shin.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Dornoch 20.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glenmorangie Distillery 21 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Lairg - Ord Hill Archaeological Walk 3 mi

Lairg - The Broch Walk 3 mi

Falls of Shin 7.2 mi

Lairg: Raven's Rock Walk 7.7 mi

Rosehall Trails 7.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does Pondside Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pondside Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pondside Campsite? The Ferrycroft Visitors Centre. The Falls of Shin. The 4 most northerly Munros along with a number of Corbets. Dornoch Beach and Golf Course. Bonar Bridge Golf Course. Royal Dornoch Golf Course. … Read more